Kathryn Scott, Special to The Denver PostThe judges show their approval for flopper Shantel Mudge. Contestants in the 23rd annual Father's Day Belly Flop Splashdown take the plunge in the Calypso Cove pool at Water World on June 16, 2019 in Federal Heights.
Kathryn Scott, Special to The Denver PostLarry Gomez launches himself from the highest platform in front of the judges and a small crowd gathered at the pool's edge. Contestants in the 23rd annual Father's Day Belly Flop Splashdown take the plunge in the Calypso Cove pool at Water World on June 16, 2019 in Federal Heights.
Kathryn Scott, Special to The Denver PostArtist Katharyn Grant, right, decorates Steve Peter's stomach before the start of the competition. Contestants in the 23rd annual Father's Day Belly Flop Splashdown take the plunge in the Calypso Cove pool at Water World on June 16, 2019 in Federal Heights.
Kathryn Scott, Special to The Denver PostThe floppers gather to wait their turn at the start of the competition. Contestants in the 23rd annual Father's Day Belly Flop Splashdown take the plunge in the Calypso Cove pool at Water World on June 16, 2019 in Federal Heights.
Kathryn Scott, Special to The Denver PostShantel Mudge launches herself from the highest platform in front of the judges and a small crowd gathered at the pool's edge. Contestants in the 23rd annual Father's Day Belly Flop Splashdown take the plunge in the Calypso Cove pool at Water World on June 16, 2019 in Federal Heights.
Kathryn Scott, Special to The Denver PostSteve Peters launches himself from the highest platform in front of the judges and a small crowd gathered at the pool's edge. Contestants in the 23rd annual Father's Day Belly Flop Splashdown take the plunge in the Calypso Cove pool at Water World on June 16, 2019 in Federal Heights.
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The judges show their approval for flopper Shantel Mudge. Contestants in the 23rd annual Father's Day Belly Flop Splashdown take the plunge in the Calypso Cove pool at Water World on June 16, 2019 in Federal Heights.
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Contestants participated in the 23rd annual Father’s Day Belly Flop Splashdown in the Calypso Cove pool at Water World on June 16, 2019 in Federal Heights. Participants took a leap off of an 11-foot platform.